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Thank you, Santa Clarita, for voting Reape-Rickett & Breddan, Santa Clarita’s Best Family Law Firm, for the ninth consecutive year! …

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In California, there are four ways to end a marriage or domestic partnership legally: dissolution (commonly known as divorce), legal …

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The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a vital federal tax benefit designed to alleviate the financial burden of raising children. …

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Reape-Rickett & Breddan is proud to announce Shareholders James P. Reape, Esq. and Matthew A. Breddan, Esq., Senior Attorney Laurence …

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Default divorces usually occur when the person who initially files for divorce (the Petitioner) does not receive a response from …

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Can Your Social Media Posts be Used Against You in Family Law? When it comes to divorce, anything you post …

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Imputed income is a pivotal concept in family law, particularly when determining child support or spousal support obligations. This guide …

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California has amended the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) to clarify that “disturbing the peace of the other party” as …

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Reape-Rickett & Breddan is proud to announce Shareholder Matthew A. Breddan, Esq., Attorney Lawrence R. Goldman, and Donald R. Klahs, …

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Marriage is an exciting step in one’s life, and beyond committing to a shared lifetime of experiences, marriage can join …

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Reape-Rickett & Breddan is excited to announce Rand E. Pinsky, Esq., Of Counsel, has joined our firm as a valued member …

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Thank you, Santa Clarita, for voting Reape-Rickett & Breddan the Best Family Law Firm for the eighth consecutive year! We …

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Shareholder Matthew Breddan, Esq. is the newly elected Secretary for the San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s Executive Committee. This is …

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For many parents, the new school year means new schedules and sometimes adjustments to custody or visitation orders. With many …

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As the cost of higher education continues to rise, more people depend on student loans to complete their college and …

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Reape-Rickett & Breddan is proud to announce Shareholder Matthew Breddan, Esq. has been elected as the Secretary of the Haven …

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